• The Cold Season In Antigua: December To March

    Dale C. S. Destin: Antigua, known for its tropical charm and sunny weather, experiences a unique climatic phenomenon between December and March known as the “cold season“. This period is characterized by the frequent drop in temperatures below 22°C (72°F), with February marking the peak of the season. While Antigua’s cold season is mild compared to temperate…

  • Five New Fire Appliances Arrive To Bolster Fire Department Fleet

    GIS Antigua & Barbuda: Five new fire appliances have arrived in Antigua and will soon bolster the fleet of the Antigua and Barbuda Fire Department. The five new fire appliances are part of seven purchased by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda through an investment of close to 8 million dollars. “This investment underscores our…

  • Akido McDonald Back In Custody

    Akido McDonald, the Jamaican national who had escape from Immigration Authorities, has been recaptured. Following an intelligence-driven operation between Police and Immigration officers on Saturday, the fugitive was successfully recaptured at a property in Swetes. Two other persons, a male and a female, were also taken into custody. The Immigration Department is continuing its investigations,…

  • APUA: Notice Of Works Along The Ffryes Beach Main Road

    The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) Water Business Unit wishes to notify the public of upcoming works along the Ffryes Beach main road as part of the final phase of expansion for the Fryes Reverse Osmosis (R.O) Plant.

  • Immigration Officials Search For Jamaican Escapee Akido McDonald

    The Immigration Department is searching for Akido McDonald of Jamaica, who escaped from their detention center. The 26-year-old resident of St. Ann was denied entry into the country on Thursday, 23rd January 2025, and was detained at the Immigration Detention Centre at Coolidge. He somehow managed to escape from the facility around 3:40 pm on…

  • NOTICE: Food Handlers’ Training

    The Ministry of Health, Central Board of Health (CBH) would like to inform the public of important Food Handlers Training Course dates.

  • Minister of ICTs Urges Persons In The Public To Desist From Soliciting On His Behalf

    Please be advised that I Melford Nicholas the Minister of ICTs, Utilities and Energy have not given consent to any group of persons to solicit any resources, financial or material from any member of the business community. “It has come to my attention that person/persons unknown to me have been making verbal representation via telephone…

  • APUA Water Business Unit Provides Update On The Ivan Rodrigues Osmosis Plant

    The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) Water Business Unit wishes to provide an update regarding the status of the Ivan Rodrigues Osmosis Plant (IRROP), which was temporarily taken offline on Saturday, 18 January 2025, to facilitate routine maintenance. Unfortunately, this process encountered unforeseen technical issues, extending the plant’s downtime. The IRROP is the primary production source…

  • NOTICE: Single Lane Traffic On Valley Road North

    The Project Implementation Management Unit within theMinistry of Works is hereby advising the general public ofsingle-lane traffic to facilitate ongoing road infrastructurerepairs on Valley Road North (VRN), in the vicinity of oldRadio Lighthouse. Flag persons will be employed and the general public isencouraged to follow all instructions to ensure a cautious andsafe passageway, as heavy…

  • APUA Power Outage Notice

    UPDATE: Service has now been restored to those affected by the unplanned outage on the Friars Hill South Circuit. Customers experiencing any issues are encouraged to reach out to our fault reporting team by calling 311. INITIAL STORY: The APUA Electricity Business Unit would like to inform customers of an unplanned outage affecting customers serviced…

  • WHO Comments On United States’ Announcement Of Intent To Withdraw

    The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the Organization. WHO plays a crucial role in protecting the health and security of the world’s people, including Americans, by addressing the root causes of disease, building stronger health systems, and detecting, preventing and responding to health emergencies,…

  • Central Board Of Health Conducts Food Safety Training For Chinese Restaurant Owners And Their Staff

    This past weekend, the Central Board of Health, with the assistance of a professional translator, hosted an informative food safety training session for the owners and staff of Chinese restaurants across the country. The session which was attended by over 40 food handlers was focused on essential food safety practices. During the training, emphasis was…